Write the Molecular, Structural, and Skeletal Formula for Butanol (C₄H₉OH)

In this video, we'll learn how to draw the molecular, structural, and skeletal formulas for Butanol, also known as Butan-1-ol, which has the molecular formula C₄H₉OH.
Starting with the molecular formula, C₄H₉OH, we see the number of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen atoms, as well as the presence of a hydroxyl group (OH), which is characteristic of alcohols. However, the molecular formula alone doesn't reveal the arrangement of these atoms.
Next, we'll draw the structural formula for Butanol, illustrating how the Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen atoms are connected. This provides a clearer picture of the molecule's structure, showing a linear chain of four Carbon atoms with the hydroxyl group (OH) attached to the first Carbon.
Finally, we'll simplify the representation by drawing the skeletal formula, also known as the bond-line formula. This type of drawing only shows the Carbon backbone, with Carbon and Hydrogen atoms implied. The Oxygen atom in the hydroxyl group is explicitly shown bonded to a Carbon atom.
Each of these representations-molecular formula, structural formula, and skeletal formula-offers unique insights into the molecule. By understanding how to draw and interpret these formulas, you'll gain valuable skills for studying organic chemistry and visualizing molecular structures.

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